Senior Test Pilot

Wisk • Hollister, CA

43d • $133,000 - $157,000 • Onsite

About The Position

At Wisk, we're transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we're making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on! We are looking for a Senior Test Pilot to join us in testing and certifying a new class of all-electric aircraft. As a member of the Flight Test team, you will be working closely with other Test Pilots and Flight Test Engineers as well as cognizant systems engineers and the certification group to validate and verify a revolutionary new aircraft design. Wisk recognizes the challenges that the UAM industry faces with regards the certification path for our vehicles. We are taking a pragmatic approach to this task and consequently are looking for experienced flight test personnel to join our talented team to make the certification process as efficient and effective as possible. Due to the nature of the work required for this position, this is an onsite opportunity. You will be required to work from our Hollister, CA flight test facility. Infrequent travel to offsite test locations and training facilities will be part of the scope of your duties. Your role will involve developing test plans following SMS processes to complete Test Hazard Analyses. You will support test program scheduling, participate in flight test execution as a Test Pilot, and write test reports to a standard required by certification authorities. You will also support writing and updating program documents including Aircraft Flight Manuals and Standard Operating Procedures.

Requirements

• 5+ years experience as a test pilot or flight test engineer in flight testing fixed/rotary-wing aircraft or similar complex aerospace systems. Alternatively 7+ years of aviation industry experience with demonstrated experience in roles involving critical thinking and data analysis.
• FAA Commercial Pilot or ATP certificate (Fixed or Rotary Wing)
• Minimum FAA Second Class Medical certificate
• Bachelors of Science degree in a relevant engineering or technical field
• Capability to work within the engineering organization to inform vehicle design early, rather than identifying problems later in the development process.
• Experience mission-relating engineering data to operational use cases.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting flight test on program pursuing FAA/TCCA/EASA Certification
• Unmanned aircraft flight test experience
• Electric Propulsion test experience
• Both Fixed Wing and Rotary Wing flight test experience
• Human-to-vehicle interface design, test and evaluation experience
• Formal formation flying training
• Masters degree in a relevant engineering or technical field
• Familiarity with MBSE processes

Responsibilities

• Developing test plans following SMS processes to complete Test Hazard Analyses.
• Support test program scheduling
• Participate in flight test execution as a Test Pilot
• Write test reports to a standard required by certification authorities.
• Support writing and updating program documents including Aircraft Flight Manuals and Standard Operating Procedures.

Benefits

• In addition to offering a great work environment and the opportunity to be part of the team making electric autonomous flight a reality, at Wisk, we offer excellent total rewards which include a competitive base salary, annual bonus, long term incentive, 401K, health benefits and much more.
• comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 9 off Fridays for full-time employees throughout the year, flexible vacation time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance.
• a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees